Global Friction Materials Market Research Report, Competitive, Technology and Forecast Analysis 2025-2032
Description
Market Overview
According to DIResearch＇s in-depth investigation and research, the global Friction Materials market size will reach 32,491 Million USD in 2025 and is projected to reach 42,440 Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of 3.89% (2025-2032). Notably, the China Friction Materials market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2025, China＇s market size is expected to be Million USD, representing approximately % of the global market share.
Research Summary
Friction materials are substances used in brakes, clutches, and other friction-based systems to convert kinetic energy into thermal energy through friction. These materials are crucial for controlling motion in various applications. Generally, friction materials consist of a mixture of ingredients like fibrous reinforcing materials (such as aramid, cellulose, or steel fibers), a binder (often phenolic resin), and friction modifiers (like graphite or metal powders). These components are mixed and compressed into a solid form, then bonded or riveted onto metal backing plates. The selection of friction materials depends on factors such as temperature range, friction coefficient, wear resistance, and durability, with different formulations optimized for specific applications, from automotive brakes to industrial clutches. Recent developments have focused on enhancing performance, reducing environmental impact, and improving safety through innovations like low-copper and asbestos-free formulations.
The major global manufacturers of Friction Materials include Akebono Brake, Knorr-Bremse, Nisshinbo, Bosch, Bremskerl, Continental, GMP Friction Products, Tenneco, Sangsin Brake, BorgWarner, Shandong Longji Machinery, Miba, Wabtec, Shandong Gold Phoenix, Alstom Flertex, Svendborg Brakes (Altra Motion), Rane, Beijing Puran Railway Braking High-Tech, Carlisle Brake & Friction (CBF), Beijing Tianyishangjia New Material, EBC Brakes, Aisin Chemical, Schaeffler, Vulkan, Tokai Carbon, BPW Group, Tribo, Escorts Kubota, etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Friction Materials. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Friction Materials market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include US, Germany, Japan, China, France, UK, South Korea, Canada, Italy, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, India, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa and other regions, covering the Friction Materials market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Friction Materials industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Friction Materials Include:
Akebono Brake
Knorr-Bremse
Nisshinbo
Bosch
Bremskerl
Continental
GMP Friction Products
Tenneco
Sangsin Brake
BorgWarner
Shandong Longji Machinery
Miba
Wabtec
Shandong Gold Phoenix
Alstom Flertex
Svendborg Brakes (Altra Motion)
Rane
Beijing Puran Railway Braking High-Tech
Carlisle Brake & Friction (CBF)
Beijing Tianyishangjia New Material
EBC Brakes
Aisin Chemical
Schaeffler
Vulkan
Tokai Carbon
BPW Group
Tribo
Escorts Kubota
Friction Materials Product Segment Include:
Brake Pads
Brake Linings
Clutch Discs
Brake Blocks
Others
Friction Materials Product Application Include:
Passenger Cars
Commercial Vehicles
Motorcycles
Railway
Industrial Machinery
Construction Machinery
Agricultural Machinery
Wind Turbines
Aviation
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trend
Chapter 2: Global Friction Materials Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Friction Materials Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Friction Materials Major Regional Market Size (Sales, Revenue, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Friction Materials Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 6: Global Friction Materials Sales, Revenue, Price and Forecast by Product Type
Chapter 7: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)
Chapter 8: Industrial Chain Analysis, Friction Materials Different Application Market Analysis (Sales and Revenue), Sales Channel Analysis
Chapter 9: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 10: Methodology and Data Sources
According to DIResearch＇s in-depth investigation and research, the global Friction Materials market size will reach 32,491 Million USD in 2025 and is projected to reach 42,440 Million USD by 2032, with a CAGR of 3.89% (2025-2032). Notably, the China Friction Materials market has changed rapidly in the past few years. By 2025, China＇s market size is expected to be Million USD, representing approximately % of the global market share.
Research Summary
Friction materials are substances used in brakes, clutches, and other friction-based systems to convert kinetic energy into thermal energy through friction. These materials are crucial for controlling motion in various applications. Generally, friction materials consist of a mixture of ingredients like fibrous reinforcing materials (such as aramid, cellulose, or steel fibers), a binder (often phenolic resin), and friction modifiers (like graphite or metal powders). These components are mixed and compressed into a solid form, then bonded or riveted onto metal backing plates. The selection of friction materials depends on factors such as temperature range, friction coefficient, wear resistance, and durability, with different formulations optimized for specific applications, from automotive brakes to industrial clutches. Recent developments have focused on enhancing performance, reducing environmental impact, and improving safety through innovations like low-copper and asbestos-free formulations.
The major global manufacturers of Friction Materials include Akebono Brake, Knorr-Bremse, Nisshinbo, Bosch, Bremskerl, Continental, GMP Friction Products, Tenneco, Sangsin Brake, BorgWarner, Shandong Longji Machinery, Miba, Wabtec, Shandong Gold Phoenix, Alstom Flertex, Svendborg Brakes (Altra Motion), Rane, Beijing Puran Railway Braking High-Tech, Carlisle Brake & Friction (CBF), Beijing Tianyishangjia New Material, EBC Brakes, Aisin Chemical, Schaeffler, Vulkan, Tokai Carbon, BPW Group, Tribo, Escorts Kubota, etc. The global players competition landscape in this report is divided into three tiers. The first tier comprises global leading enterprises that command a substantial market share, hold a dominant industry position, possess strong competitiveness and influence, and generate significant revenue. The second tier includes companies with a notable market presence and reputation; these firms actively follow industry leaders in product, service, or technological innovation and maintain a moderate revenue scale. The third tier consists of smaller companies with limited market share and lower brand recognition, primarily focused on local markets and generating comparatively lower revenue.
This report studies the market size, price trends and future development prospects of Friction Materials. Focus on analysing the market share, product portfolio, prices, sales, revenue and gross profit margin of global major manufacturers, as well as the market status and trends of different product types and applications in the global Friction Materials market. The report data covers historical data from 2020 to 2024, based year in 2025 and forecast data from 2026 to 2032.
The regions and countries in the report include US, Germany, Japan, China, France, UK, South Korea, Canada, Italy, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, India, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa and other regions, covering the Friction Materials market conditions and future development trends of key regions and countries, combined with industry-related policies and the latest technological developments, analyze the development characteristics of Friction Materials industries in various regions and countries, help companies understand the development characteristics of each region, help companies formulate business strategies, and achieve the ultimate goal of the company's global development strategy.
The data sources of this report mainly include the National Bureau of Statistics, customs databases, industry associations, corporate financial reports, third-party databases, etc. Among them, macroeconomic data mainly comes from the National Bureau of Statistics, International Economic Research Organization; industry statistical data mainly come from industry associations; company data mainly comes from interviews, public information collection, third-party reliable databases, and price data mainly comes from various markets monitoring database.
Global Key Manufacturers of Friction Materials Include:
Akebono Brake
Knorr-Bremse
Nisshinbo
Bosch
Bremskerl
Continental
GMP Friction Products
Tenneco
Sangsin Brake
BorgWarner
Shandong Longji Machinery
Miba
Wabtec
Shandong Gold Phoenix
Alstom Flertex
Svendborg Brakes (Altra Motion)
Rane
Beijing Puran Railway Braking High-Tech
Carlisle Brake & Friction (CBF)
Beijing Tianyishangjia New Material
EBC Brakes
Aisin Chemical
Schaeffler
Vulkan
Tokai Carbon
BPW Group
Tribo
Escorts Kubota
Friction Materials Product Segment Include:
Brake Pads
Brake Linings
Clutch Discs
Brake Blocks
Others
Friction Materials Product Application Include:
Passenger Cars
Commercial Vehicles
Motorcycles
Railway
Industrial Machinery
Construction Machinery
Agricultural Machinery
Wind Turbines
Aviation
Others
Chapter Scope
Chapter 1: Product Research Range, Product Types and Applications, Market Overview, Market Situation and Trend
Chapter 2: Global Friction Materials Industry PESTEL Analysis
Chapter 3: Global Friction Materials Industry Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 4: Global Friction Materials Major Regional Market Size (Sales, Revenue, Price) and Forecast Analysis
Chapter 5: Global Friction Materials Competitive Analysis of Key Manufacturers (Sales, Revenue, Market Share, Price, Regional Distribution and Industry Concentration)
Chapter 6: Global Friction Materials Sales, Revenue, Price and Forecast by Product Type
Chapter 7: Key Company Profiles (Product Portfolio, Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin)
Chapter 8: Industrial Chain Analysis, Friction Materials Different Application Market Analysis (Sales and Revenue), Sales Channel Analysis
Chapter 9: Research Findings and Conclusion
Chapter 10: Methodology and Data Sources
Table of Contents
165 Pages
- 1 Friction Materials Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Definition and Statistical Scope
- 1.2 Friction Materials Product by Type
- 1.2.1 Brake Pads
- 1.2.2 Brake Linings
- 1.2.3 Clutch Discs
- 1.2.4 Brake Blocks
- 1.2.5 Others
- 1.3 Friction Materials Product by Application
- 1.3.1 Passenger Cars
- 1.3.2 Commercial Vehicles
- 1.3.3 Motorcycles
- 1.3.4 Railway
- 1.3.5 Industrial Machinery
- 1.3.6 Construction Machinery
- 1.3.7 Agricultural Machinery
- 1.3.8 Wind Turbines
- 1.3.9 Aviation
- 1.3.10 Others
- 1.4 Global Friction Materials Market Revenue and Sales Analysis
- 1.4.1 Global Friction Materials Revenue Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.2 Global Friction Materials Sales Market Size Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.4.3 Global Friction Materials Market Sales Price Trend Analysis (2020-2032)
- 1.5 Friction Materials Market Development Status and Trends
- 1.5.1 Friction Materials Industry Development Status Analysis
- 1.5.2 Friction Materials Industry Development Trends Analysis
- 2 Friction Materials Market PESTEL Analysis
- 2.1 Political Factors Analysis
- 2.2 Economic Factors Analysis
- 2.3 Social Factors Analysis
- 2.4 Technological Factors Analysis
- 2.5 Environmental Factors Analysis
- 2.6 Legal Factors Analysis
- 3 Friction Materials Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.1 Competitive Rivalry
- 3.2 Threat of New Entrants
- 3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 3.5 Threat of Substitutes
- 4 Global Friction Materials Market Analysis by Country
- 4.1 Global Friction Materials Market Size Analysis by Country: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 4.1.1 Global Friction Materials Revenue and Market Share by Country (2020-2025)
- 4.1.2 Global Friction Materials Revenue and Market Share Forecast by Country (2026-2032)
- 4.2 Global Friction Materials Sales Analysis by Country: 2024 VS 2025 VS 2032
- 4.2.1 Global Friction Materials Sales and Market Share by Country (2020-2025)
- 4.2.2 Global Friction Materials Sales and Market Share Forecast by Country (2026-2032)
- 4.3 United States Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.4 Germany Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.5 Japan Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.6 China Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.7 France Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.8 U.K. Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.9 South Korea Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.10 Canada Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.11 Italy Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.12 Russia Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.13 Mexico Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.14 Brazil Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.15 India Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.16 Vietnam Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.17 Thailand Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 4.18 South Africa Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Growth Rate (2020-2032)
- 5 Competition by Manufacturers
- 5.1 Global Friction Materials Market Sales, Revenue and Sales Price by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 5.1.1 Global Friction Materials Market Sales by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 5.1.2 Global Friction Materials Market Revenue by Key Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 5.1.3 Global Friction Materials Average Sales Price by Manufacturers (2021-2025)
- 5.2 Friction Materials Competitive Landscape Analysis and Market Dynamic
- 5.2.1 Friction Materials Competitive Landscape Analysis
- 5.2.2 Global Key Manufacturers Headquarter and Key Area Sales
- 5.2.3 Market Dynamic
- 6 Friction Materials Market Analysis by Type
- 6.1 Global Friction Materials Market Revenue Analysis by Type
- 6.1.1 Global Friction Materials Market Size Analysis by Type: 2024 & 2025 & 2032
- 6.1.2 Global Friction Materials Revenue and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 6.2 Global Friction Materials Sales and Forecast Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 6.3 Global Friction Materials Sales Price Trend Analysis by Type (2020-2032)
- 7 Key Companies Analysis
- 7.1 Akebono Brake
- 7.1.1 Akebono Brake Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.1.2 Akebono Brake Friction Materials Product Portfolio
- 7.1.3 Akebono Brake Friction Materials Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.2 Knorr-Bremse
- 7.2.1 Knorr-Bremse Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.2.2 Knorr-Bremse Friction Materials Product Portfolio
- 7.2.3 Knorr-Bremse Friction Materials Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.3 Nisshinbo
- 7.3.1 Nisshinbo Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.3.2 Nisshinbo Friction Materials Product Portfolio
- 7.3.3 Nisshinbo Friction Materials Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.4 Bosch
- 7.4.1 Bosch Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.4.2 Bosch Friction Materials Product Portfolio
- 7.4.3 Bosch Friction Materials Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.5 Bremskerl
- 7.5.1 Bremskerl Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.5.2 Bremskerl Friction Materials Product Portfolio
- 7.5.3 Bremskerl Friction Materials Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.6 Continental
- 7.6.1 Continental Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.6.2 Continental Friction Materials Product Portfolio
- 7.6.3 Continental Friction Materials Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.7 GMP Friction Products
- 7.7.1 GMP Friction Products Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.7.2 GMP Friction Products Friction Materials Product Portfolio
- 7.7.3 GMP Friction Products Friction Materials Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.8 Tenneco
- 7.8.1 Tenneco Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.8.2 Tenneco Friction Materials Product Portfolio
- 7.8.3 Tenneco Friction Materials Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.9 Sangsin Brake
- 7.9.1 Sangsin Brake Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.9.2 Sangsin Brake Friction Materials Product Portfolio
- 7.9.3 Sangsin Brake Friction Materials Market Data Analysis (Revenue, Sales, Price, Gross Margin and Market Share) (2021-2025)
- 7.10 BorgWarner
- 7.10.1 BorgWarner Basic Company Profile (Employees, Areas Service, Competitors and Contact Information)
- 7.10.2 BorgWarner Friction Materials Product Portfolio
- 7.10.3 BorgWarner Friction Materials Market Data Analysis (Reve
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